Mauritania to Guinea-Bissau visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for stays up to 90 days.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Guinea-Bissau for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Mauritanian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for stays up to 90 days.
Typical stay guidance: Visa on arrival valid for up to 90 days.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months (recommended).
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Have sufficient cash for visa fee at arrival. Always confirm current requirements before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Guinea-Bissau.
Entry requirements
- Guinea-Bissau offers visa on arrival to citizens of all countries not on the visa-exempt list.
- You must have a return/onward ticket and sufficient funds for your stay.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required.
Stay
Visa on arrival valid for up to 90 days.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Have sufficient cash for visa fee at arrival. Always confirm current requirements before travel.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Guinea-Bissau)
- 1
Confirm Mauritania passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Guinea-Bissau
- Proof of funds: Sufficient funds for stay required.
- Onward travel: Return/onward ticket required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Guinea-Bissau. Mauritanian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for stays up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in Guinea-Bissau on a Mauritania passport?
Visa on arrival valid for up to 90 days.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Guinea-Bissau?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Where can I verify Guinea-Bissau entry rules officially?
Start with: Wikipedia — Visa policy of Guinea-Bissau. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.